Hi, I’m
Lew Lip Chin (Alec)
Oil Gas Services Professional
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Experienced Professional with a demonstrated history in the oil & gas services and manufacturing industry. Skilled in business & project management, operational efficiency, and strategic planning. Adept at leading teams, ensuring highest safety and quality standards, and maintaining strong client relationships. Experienced and enthusiastic Professional with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Destini Oil Sdn Bhd
Senior Project Engineer (Consultant)
8 2023 - Current
Job overview
- Prepared, scheduled, coordinated, and monitored assigned projects, interacting daily with clients to interpret their needs & requirements as per contracts
- Coordinated, supervised, and led onshore (service base) and offshore (rig) crew personnel, providing support, training, supervision, and performance evaluations
- Worked closely with base/workshop team members to maintain equipment for oilfield operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards
- Participated and assisted BD and Contracts team in tender preparations and proposals
- Initiated BD activities to market and/upsell new services or equipment to current / potential clients
- Generated preliminary equipment lists with cost estimations in correspondence with client’s technical requirements
- Researched and maintained sources of project management information and reporting systems to support project managers and associates
- Analyzed project information and produced timely, accurate project progress reports and resource utilization
- Acted as a liaison between external parties (3rd party inspectors) and internal departments (production, quality, HSE, and finance) to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration for smooth project execution
- Key Projects Handled: Conductor Installation & TRS – Field: Rossukon – Drilling & Completions – Northern Gulf Petroleum (NGP) Thailand, Tubular Running Services – Field: Seligi E – Drilling & Completions – EnQuest Petroleum Malaysia, Tubular Running Services – Field: Guntong A – W/O & PNA – ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Malaysia (pending execution), Slot Recovery, Whipstock Running & Conductor Installation – Field: Bayan Redevelopment – PCSB (pending execution), Conductor Removal – Field: Sotong P&A – PCSB (pending execution)
OilTech (Myanmar) Limited
General Manager
07.2015 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Directed P&L management, operational efficiency, and productivity for premium threading, oilfield machine shop fabrication, engineering, and oilfield services
- Oversaw QHSSE, sales, and delivery (OTD) performance
- Reported on QAQC, HSSE, Production Planning, SCM, Sales, Project Management, HR, and Engineering
- Formulated and managed strategic plans to achieve business KPIs and objectives set by shareholders and the Board
- Led marketing and sales strategies to optimize market opportunities and cost/profit efficiencies
- Acted as the primary client liaison, ensuring excellent pre- and post-sales experiences
- Key Achievements: Pioneered the setup of OilTech Myanmar, securing double certifications from API Q1 and ISO QMS
- Secured contracts with major clients including Woodside Energy, Petronas Carigali Myanmar, PTTEP, and more
- Successfully navigated the organization through critical challenges, including the oil crisis and COVID-19
- Secured contracts for Onshore One Stop Logistics Base supporting major onshore drilling programs.
OMS Oilfield Services (Sumitomo Group)
Operations Manager
07.2013 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Managed premium threading, fabrication, and coating workshop operations with a focus on profitability and efficiency
- Led QAQC, HSSE, Production Planning, SCM, Sales, Project Management, HR, and Engineering departments
- Directed ‘turnaround’ and ‘change management’ projects, transforming the facility into a reliable service provider
- Strategized operational plans to achieve organizational KPIs and objectives
- Facilitated strong client relationships with key NOC/IOC customers.
Weatherford (M) Sdn Bhd- Labuan base
Base Operations Manager
07.2011 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Manage overall base operations in collaboration with Ops Coordinator/Supervisors/HODs for all Business Units/Product Lines- all in more than 10 different business units operate in Labuan base
- Responsible to manage HSSE, quality and supply chain department as which include Logistics, Procurement and Assets and Inventory control functions
- Manage PL and control base expenditures and operations cost to meet organizations' expectations and planned budgets
- Strategize, drive, manage and control the plans and strategies in Operations to achieve targeted operational KPIs and objectives that has been set by the organization at mid and high level.
Asiaflex Products (TechnipFMC group)
Section Head- Assembly and Testing
01.2010 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Managed operations for End Fitting/Termination Assembly and Pressure Testing sections
- Led a 40-person team, developing HSE, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement standards
- Supported offshore base teams with mobilization tasks.
Cameron International Malaysia Systems
Production Supervisor cum Engineer (Senior)
11.2008 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Initially joined as Assembly and Testing Engineer, later promoted to Production Supervisor cum Engineer
- Led a special project team to improve shop floor efficiency and productivity
- Coordinated hydro testing and FAT with third-party inspectors and customer representatives.
Emerson Process Management Sdn Bhd
Engineer- Manufacturing & Engineering
06.2006 - 11.2008
Job overview
- Provided engineering support for manufacturing activities
- Led process improvement projects and coordinated maintenance planning and scheduling.
ALPS Electric Sdn Bhd
Engineer- Mould & Machine Maintenance
11.2002 - 06.2004
Job overview
- Supervised a team of technicians in mould/die maintenance and machine repair
- Coordinated with other departments to resolve inter-sectional issues.
Education
Malaysia University of Science And Technology, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Master of Science from Transportation And Logistics - Partial Completion
04.2001
Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) from Electronics And Control Systems Engineering
04.2001 - 04.2002
Megatech Institute of Technology, Kuala Lumpur
Higher Diploma from Electrical And Electronics Engineering
04.2001
Ungku Omar Polytechnic, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Diploma in Engineering from Electronics And Communication System Engineering
04.2001
Skills
Welding Procedure Specification
Trainingsseminars
- Speaker at SPE Workshop (2019)
- Extensive training in flexible pipes' end fitting, VAM School, JFE training, Tap Root analysis, and Tubular Running Services Level 1 and 2
Keypersonalobjective
To contribute to a company’s goals and vision with dedication, striving for mutual success.
Personalstrengths
Hardworking, dedicated, and committed to continuous improvement.
Contactinformation
Male, 45, 11/01/79, +6012-3123955 (Malaysia Mobile), Kuala Lumpur, Married with children, Malaysian
Personal Information
Nationality: Malaysian
Languages
Malay, English
Native language
Bahasa Malaysia
Advanced
C1
English
Proficient
C2
Chinese
Upper intermediate
B2
Awards
- Recipient of MUST Ehsan Foundation scholarship (2004)
- Lean Champion for kaizen bursts implementation
Accomplishments
- Operations Management- Spearheaded OilTech Myanmar to obtain API Certification (API Q1) and other technical certifications, which was first in this challenging country.
- Business Development: Established and managed to obtain OCTG services contracts from International Oil Companies that operates in Myanmar. Developed new marketing and operations strategies in an entirely fresh and challenging markets.
- Manage projects with smooth execution & quality deliveries for client's like Northern Gulf Petroleum Thailand and Enquest Petroleum Malaysia
Additional Information
I'm a seasoned professional with a passion for getting things done right in this fast-paced world. Over the past 15 years, I've honed my skills in operations management, project management, business development, streamlining operations, and planning for success. I thrive leading diverse teams, ensuring safety is always a priority, and building strong relationships with clients. I'm a continuous learner, constantly seeking innovative solutions to achieve goals. I'm looking to leverage my experience and technical expertise to make a real impact at a forward-thinking company.
Timeline
General Manager
OilTech (Myanmar) Limited
07.2015 - 08.2023
Operations Manager
OMS Oilfield Services (Sumitomo Group)
07.2013 - 07.2015
Base Operations Manager
Weatherford (M) Sdn Bhd- Labuan base
07.2011 - 08.2013
Section Head- Assembly and Testing
Asiaflex Products (TechnipFMC group)
01.2010 - 06.2011
Production Supervisor cum Engineer (Senior)
Cameron International Malaysia Systems
11.2008 - 12.2009
Engineer- Manufacturing & Engineering
Emerson Process Management Sdn Bhd
06.2006 - 11.2008
Engineer- Mould & Machine Maintenance
ALPS Electric Sdn Bhd
11.2002 - 06.2004
Malaysia University of Science And Technology
Master of Science from Transportation And Logistics - Partial Completion
04.2001
Liverpool John Moores University
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) from Electronics And Control Systems Engineering
04.2001 - 04.2002
Megatech Institute of Technology
Higher Diploma from Electrical And Electronics Engineering
04.2001
Ungku Omar Polytechnic
Diploma in Engineering from Electronics And Communication System Engineering
04.2001
Senior Project Engineer (Consultant)
Destini Oil Sdn Bhd
8 2023 - Current
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